Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail (BLM 5284) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail (BLM 5284) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Uncompahgre

8.2 mi from Olathe

Maps 6,540 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access

Extreme
  • 3.8 of this road’s 3.9 miles are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Middle Peach Valley Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 540 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • Gunnison River runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. … After the 14 days have been reached, you must move at least 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–64°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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